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2025 KME PANTHER

3 recalls — 0 complaints

25V584000 Sep 6, 2025
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Gladiator, Metrostar, FC-94, KME Panther, and 2024-2025 Predator vehicles. The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening.
Consequence
A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 25010.
1,261 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Fire, LLC
24V799000 Oct 24, 2024
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER
Defect Description
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Metro Star, FC-94, 2025 Gladiator, and KME Panther vehicles. A missing mechanical stop may allow the cab tilt cylinder to be overextended.
Consequence
Overextension of the cab tilt cylinder can cause the cab to drop, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the cylinder as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 24014.
50 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Fire, LLC
24V507000 Jul 2, 2024
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Gladiator, 2024-2025 Metro Star and 2024 KME Panther vehicles equipped with certain independent front suspension assemblies. The lower control arm retention bolts could become brittle and break after being tightened.
Consequence
A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Spartan Fire will replace the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24010.
48 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Fire, LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

KME PANTHER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KME PANTHER across all model years (2006–2026).

21 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KME PANTHER — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

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2026 1 0 View
2025 (current) 3 0
2024 2 0 View
2023 2 0 View
2021 3 0 View
2014 1 0 View
2013 3 0 View
2012 2 1 View
2011 1 0 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 1 0 View
2006 1 0 View

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